Recreation

The national ParticipACTION Community Challenge is happening for the entire month of June, and Courtenay Recreation is encouraging everyone in Courtenay to get involved in the fun.

The free Simms Summer Concerts return to Simms Millenium Park this month with free live music on Sundays throughout the summer. The season opener is the Georgia Strait Big Band on Sunday, June 15 at 7 p.m.

Two talented duos will share the stage for the June 22 concert, Anela Kahiamoe & Michael Johnson and Annie Handley & Dave Devindisch (Easy Street). Enjoy music with feel-good vibes!

From 4:15-10 p.m. enjoy performances on the mainstage at Lewis Park.

Celebrations from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in downtown Courtenay and Lewis Park. The Parade is at 10 a.m. on 5th Street and activities in Lewis Park start at 11 a.m.

Come enjoy Fiddelium, a high-energy and award winning youth fiddle group featuring traditional and contemporary folk music.

Spanish Boots, a 5-piece ensemble plays irresistibly danceable rhythms interwoven with Latin, rock and blues styles.

Face painting, carnival games, contests, prizes, a treat trot and candy guesses are all part of this summer tradition for 3 - 12 years with adult. The carnival is at the Native Sons Hall!

Enjoy a great evening of the blues with some of the valley's talented players.

Enjoy Time Well Wasted, a 10-piece horn-driven powerhouse band playing rock, R&B, pop and dance music classics and modern hits.

Steely Dan takes the stage on August 10! Enjoy an ultra-authentic homage to the great pop-jazz band Steely Dan!

Enjoy a masterful celebration of The Doobie Brothers music! This band brings top flight performances of the greatest hits. This concert also features a food bank drive.

Every dog must have its day and that day is Saturday, August 30 at the Courtenay Outdoor Pool at Lewis Park. Courtenay Recreation is hosting a dog swim, the last event of the season before the pool closes for the winter. Bring your favourite pooch for some fun in the sun.